FRAC Action Council
Educate the public and promote public policies and programs that prevent hunger, improve nutrition, reduce poverty, and protect health and well-being.
FRAC Action Council at a glance
- Total assets
- $101,435
- -49.8% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $67,184
- -92.7% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who FRAC Action Council funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 2 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $15K (2022) to $800K (2023). In 2023 it made 1 grant totaling $800K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Food Research and Action Center Washington, DC | General Support | $800,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $101,435 | — | $67,184 | — | — |
| 2023 | $202,146 | — | $925,537 | $800,000 | 1 |
| 2022 | $1,156,252 | — | $213,682 | $15,000 | 1 |
| 2021 | $1,063,554 | $625,000 | $99,158 | — | — |
| 2020 | $534,032 | $200,000 | $685 | — | — |
About FRAC Action Council
Based on IRS filings
FRAC Action Council is a public charity, based in Washington, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $101K in total assets.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
FRAC Action Council is led by Luis Guardia, President since 2023 (on filings since 2020); none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Luis Guardia
President
President & Chair → Chair, 2021
Chair → President, 2023
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Crystal Fitzsimons
Interim President
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marya E. Alvarez
Chair
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kofi Essel
Director
Member at Large → Director, 2022
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ellen Buchman
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Sherry Brennan (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Matthew E Melmed (2020–2022) — Secretary
- Former: Judith H Whittlesey (2022) — Treasurer
- Former: Judy Whittlesey (2020–2021) — Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about FRAC Action Council
How large is FRAC Action Council?
FRAC Action Council reported $101K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does FRAC Action Council operate?
FRAC Action Council has awarded grants in Colorado, District of Columbia.
What is FRAC Action Council's EIN?
FRAC Action Council's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-2010517. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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